Unmanaged diabetes is dangerous at any time, there is mounting evidence showing that COVID-19 places people with diabetes at higher risk for severe illness, and the need to keep diabetes well-managed has become more important than ever. Having diabetes under control can make all the difference, a recent study showed people with COVID-19 with better-controlled glucose had a lower death rate than those with poorly controlled glucose. Read more..

Diabetes is a turning point in our lives!

So you have diabetes, or a family member was diagnosed with diabetes; having diabetes is nothing to be ashamed of. Diabetes is becoming a worldwide epidemic, in Canada there are three million people with diabetes, and maybe same number of people have diabetes and don’t know.

Many people view diabetes as major setback; however it could be a turning point in our lives and we have the choice to decide the path we will take with it. Let it be a wake-up call to a healthier, energetic life. A life embracing balance, wise food choices and plenty of physical activity is a life well lived.

The North Shore Diabetes Support Group

You don’t have to face diabetes alone, let’s share our experiences, learn from each other, and promote diabetes prevention and management in our community. The North Shore Diabetes Support Group is a virtual group, currently we don't have regular meetings at present.

Managing Diabetes

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes let’s talk about how you can best manage your diabetes to delay or even prevent the complications.

Managing Change

The diagnosis of diabetes represents a major change in the life of that person as well as the lives of family members and friends.

Community Resources

These are some of the many services available to assist you with managing diabetes.

Community Events

There are always events and programs that could be useful to attend, be part of your community activities.